Who do Music Therapist Serve?

Music Therapists serve individuals with a wide range of ages and abilities. These include:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Down Syndrome

Intellectual and Developmental Delays

Early Intervention

Cognitive Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

Social and Learning Needs

Services

Individual Services

Group Services

Adaptive Music Lessons

NICU/Medical Music Therapy Services

Memory Care

In-Service and Presentations

Individual Services

Private one-on-one sessions are provided in the comfort of your home or an otherwise specified location. Sessions range from 30, 45, and 60 minutes and can be provided on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.

Goals are outlined by an individualized treatment plan developed through an initial assessment and may address the following areas:

Attention to task

Expressive communication

Attention to task

Behavior skills

Cognitive skills

Sensory issues

Fine & gross motor skills

Self-expression

Social skills

Group Services

Group music

Group music therapy sessions are provided for groups of 4 or more participants. Sessions are provided within community agencies and facilities that cater to multiple clients with similar needs. Groups may last for 30, 45, or 60 minutes and can be provided on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.

Interventions address a wide range of functional areas with an emphasis on:

Social interactions

Expressive communication

Following directions

Turn-taking

Attending to task

Interventions may include active music-making, lyric analysis, movement to music, learning songs about social, behavioral, and cognitive skills, as well as songwriting collaboration. Client preferences are key in developing effective music interventions.

Adaptive Lessons

Adaptive Music Lessons- Music lessons with a music therapist’s touch where teaching methods are adapted to meet your learning needs. Applied music lessons on guitar, piano, ukulele, and voice.

Research

About us

Heart Strings, LLC is a private music therapy practice, owned and operated by Megan Danelz, MT-BC, NICU-MT, founded in September of 2018. Heart Strings aims to serve individuals with special needs in the immediate Greenville/Upstate SC area by assisting them in overcoming challenges, developing independence, and giving them the tools to reach their fullest potential.